Job description
The Associate Director will spearhead the creation and execution of cohesive external communication strategies for oncology products and ongoing pipeline developments. This role involves overseeing media relations, crafting editorial direction, and acting as a point of contact for advocacy organizations and external specialists. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or a life sciences discipline, along with a minimum of five years of related experience. Essential skills include robust business insight, familiarity with medical/legal review procedures, and the capacity to handle high-volume communications efficiently within tight timeframes.
Merck provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
